First paid job for myself!

[SeanMurphy265]

Not much of a job, but good job to get my feet wet working for myself. Guy needed three plates welded for his fence. I'm glad I did the job, I realized that I am terribly under powered for mobile welding. I have ordered a power arc 200 and a new 7,000 watt generator. Northern tool has a 5x8 trailer on sale for $329, I picked up one as well, it's a little difficult working our of a car, but it's all I got for now. I invested about $1,500.00 in a new generator, power arc 200, and trailer. If the jobs I have bid on work out, hopefully by next week I will have paid half of my investment back to savings. It was a good experience they guy was in business for himself and gave me some good advice. I realized that if you are going to do mobile welding you better have the right equipment or you can get into trouble fast.

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That's right my welding rig is a Scion XB! 30mpg!
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[geezer]

Congrats on the first job, things start to grow from here on and best wishes to you on your enterprize

[DaveO]

Good on ya, Sean, and good luck with it! The guys I've known who have gone into business for themselves always talk about the discipline it takes, and how it's a mix of trying to find the next job while working on the current job.

[everlastsupport]

Sometimes the jobs might seem to be drying up for a bit. If that happens, don't give up. Also, throw an ad on craigslist.com. They will come.

Best of luck and congrats...

[Timberwolf]

Be careful of posting on CL if you aren't a bonified business and have insurance. I've heard of cops setting up stings to bust business that are screwing the IRS on taxes. Don't wanna get caught up in that